Headlines – November 15, 2013
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2013-11-15
Duration: 00:02:31
Subjects: BP Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill, 2010 | United States. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act | HEALTH INSURANCE | Louisiana. National Guard | Pilots for Patients
Contributors:
- Whinham, Charlie Host
- Sanford, Shauna Host
Description
This segment from the November 15, 2013, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Charlie Whinham and Shauna Sanford reporting on the week’s headlines. These stories include: BP paying the first installment of fines to the states impacted by the 2010 BP Oil Spill, including $68 million to Louisiana; less than 400 Louisiana residents signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) in the first month; the Louisiana National Guard presenting purple hearts to three Guard members; and Pilots for Patients flying its 1800th free flight for a patient to receive treatment out of state.